Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,885 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated travel nurse for the ICU in Des Moines, Iowa. This role involves monitoring critically ill patients, managing life-support systems, and providing essential emotional support to families. With a focus on high-quality patient care, you will work 12-hour night shifts, ensuring that every patient receives the best possible care. This opportunity offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and a chance to explore various assignments across the country. Join a trusted team and embark on a rewarding journey in travel nursing.

Benefits

Private housing or generous housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Unlimited free CE credits

Direct deposit/free checking

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• 1+ year of recent acute care experience in ICU specialty.
• Active RN license required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients with life-threatening conditions in ICU.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Life Support Management

Emotional Support

Acute Care Experience

Education

Active RN License

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/05/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

As an intensive care unit nurse (RN ICU), you will be monitoring patients with highly unstable, life-threatening conditions, to ensure they receive the best possible care. You must be able to rapidly assess a patient's condition and intervene with the appropriate care, managing various life-support systems like ventilation and heart-monitoring. Additionally, you will extend emotional support and education to gravely ill patients and their families.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
• Active RN license

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel nursing job with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Posted Date: 2025-04-20

Cross Country Job ID #1091636. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

Cross Country Nurses is one of the oldest, largest and most trusted nurse staffing agencies in the United States. Join our team and customize a career that lets you shoot for the stars, both on the job and off.

We have assignments available at facilities in all 50 states, including a number of exclusive opportunities open only to our nurses. The adventure of a lifetime awaits!

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus